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So I have this *enormous* girl crush on jewelry designer Rebecca de Ravenel. I just love, love, loooooove her style and stalk her Instagram page like a mad person. She is such a gorgeous and beautiful woman, always meticulously dressed and I deeply adore every single piece of her jewelry, accessory and clothing collection. However, her creations certainly do NOT come at attainable price points, so while I keep dreaming about these costly $525 floral embroidered statement earrings, in the meantime I have to look out for more realistic (read: budget-conscious) alternatives until maybe someday I will be able to afford the real deal.

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The designer herself has been spotted wearing her Flora drop earrings multiple times on her Instagram account and the same statement earrings have also been worn by the fabulous Kate Hudsonn during a red carpet event.

BaubleBar Melvina Flower Drop Earrings

When it comes to bringing us Rebecca de Ravenel goodness for less, BaubleBar once again does not disappoint! Their Melvina flower drops are a fantastic and budget-friendly alternative if you’re looking for the same statement earring designer look. And did I mention these beauties are on sale for $25 (down from $48)? Total steal deal obession! My personal favorite is the vibrant turquoise version. It’s such an outstanding and bold look, I’m absolutely in love!

Stella & Dot Ella Grace Embroidered Earrings

Need more color options? Then check out these designer inspired floral statement earrings I found at Stella & Dot which come in a beautiful vibrant red. They’re a little more expensive at $49, but this is still way cheaper than the real deal which costs ten times more. So which dupe is your favorite? Stella & Dot or BaubleBar? Write it in the comments and let us know which one of the two you favor!

If you happen to spend some time on Instagram occasionally and follow one or two major fashion accounts, chances are you’re probably already familiar with “Les Bonbons” by Rebecca de Ravenel. These ball drop clip-on statement earrings which are made of lightweight silk, are handmade in India and come in a variety of lengths, materials and colors, have been designed by up-and-coming jewelry designer Rebecca de Ravenel who grew up between the Bahamas and Paris; an influence that is reflected in her aesthetic (check out her fabulous Instagram account) and her colorful designs which are both bold and playful. What Rebecca de Ravenel’s designs are NOT however: cheap! Depending on the design, you’d have to shell out between $295 and $345 for a pair of “Les Bonbons” to call yours! A price not every fashionista would be willing to pay for such a trendy accessory that might be out of fashion by next summer.

Aqua Margot Ball Drop Earrings

Update (11/28/2017): Just came across these fantastic corded ball drop earrings by Aqua which are an almost spot-on Les Bonbons dupe for $17.50 (were $25)! Available in black, burgundy red and silver. Score!

ALDO Eloredia Corded Ball Drop Earrings

Update (11/28/2017): Also discovered these ball drops at ALDO which are yet another nice and budget-friendly alternative to the pricey Rebecca de Ravenel designer version. These are on sale for $6.99 (were $12). Available in black, white and turquoise.

Humble Chic Beehive Woven Ball Drop Dangles

If you can’t commit to spending $300 on fashion jewelry, fret not because we’ve found these super amazing “Les Bonbons” look-alikes by Humble Chic which come in 10 colors and cost only a fraction of the real deal (prices vary between $19 to $35 depending on the chosen color). Definitely my favorite “Les Bonbons” dupes at the moment! And if you prefer different colors, materials or lengths, check out the various other “Beehive” earring designs that Humble Chic has to offer.

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Humble Chic Beehive Ombré Woven Ball Drop Dangles

Another cute alternative inspired by Rebecca de Ravenel’s “Les Bonbons” earrings, also by Humble Chic, are these ombré-style ball drop earrings which come in a variety of cute gradients and color combinations and cost between $10 to $15. Steal deal alert!

Also available at Humble Chic(use promo code SALEONSALE for an extra 30% off sale items at Humble Chic!)

BaubleBar Crispin Ball Drop Earrings

When I saw that Rebecca de Ravenel’s ball drop earrings quickly rose to fame among fashion influencers and style bloggers, I knew BaubleBar would come up with a similar design. And of course they did! Their “Crispin” ball drops come in various colors and materials, but sadly are also one of the most expensive of the “Les Bonbons” dupe bunch at $48. Still better than $295 though!

BaubleBar Criselda Ball Drop Earrings

And if you’d like to add some extra drama to your look, how about these quadruple ball drop earrings by BaubleBar which look so much like the real deal and are available in gold, turquoise, cobalt blue, fuchsia and ravishing red for $48? Definitely one of my favorite dupes so far!

LayeredandSimple Bon Bon Style Ball Drop Earrings

If you still haven’t found a suitable “Les Bonbons” alternative for you at this point, check out Etsy because you’ll find a ton of “Les Bonbons” dupes and inspired earring styles at various price points there. One of my personal favorites are these colorful ball drops by LayeredandSimple which cost around $20. So stylish and cute, I just love these!

Fall has officially arrived and so have my cravings for a wardrobe style update and anything pumpkin spiced. Velvet continues to be one of the major trends for the colder sweater weather season this year, especially in autumnal jewel tones like mustard, petrol blue, wine or purple. Dare to stand out in a statement velvet piece or wear multiple velvet items in one look. Here I’ve come up with an up-to-date Fall look based on two of my favorite velvet picks and included accessories that I think would work well with either one of the dresses. So what you do think? Is velvet still hot or are you totally over it by now? Let us know in the comments!

Finally! Spring has officially arrived and I’ve been loving all the sunshine, the blooming flora and the soothing mild temperatures lately! The new season not only lightened up my mood but also my wardrobe; I’m super into pastel colors these days and couldn’t care less for body-con clothes and uncomfortable high heels at the moment. That’s why for this month’s budget look edition, I’ve tried to combine all of my current Spring trend obsessions into one outfit: soft pastel colors, relaxed fits and feminine florals. Let me know if you like my delicate yet sporty Spring look.

Dior‘s “Mise En Dior” Earrings have become quite the new “It“-piece in the fashion world. They are pretty much sold out everywhere, despite their heavy price tag of $290 now around $700 due to the high demand (and we’re talking costume jewelry here). I must say I am still a little undecided whether I love or hate these because while they do look great on the promo pics and on the celebs below, I’ve also seen pictures where they looked rather big and clumpy and made their wearer’s ears look huge and padded. But still, I am slightly leaning towards loving them for some reason. Maybe because they’re Dior.

Eve’s Addiction Double Pearl 360 Studs

Update (08/23/2015): Came across these beautiful Mise En Dior dupes at Eve’s Addiction today and just had to share them with you. These come in 10 variations and retail for a budget-friendly $28! Make sure to use promo code “30EVES” to get 30% off your order including free shipping! Yay!

Forever 21 Faux Pearl Dual Studs

Update (08/09/2015):Forever 21 have officially joined the Mise En Dior dupe game with these faux pearl studs which in either cream or grey metallic and retail for a very affordable $3.90! What do you think? Yay or nay?

Ann Taylor Pearlized Front-To-Back Earrings

Update (06/11/2015): Finally! They’re back in stock again! Now look at these perfect looking Dior dupes which I have spotted at Ann Taylor today. Don’t they look absolutely amazing? And so high-quality, too! I think they might have stolen the spot as my favorite Mise En Dior dupes. They’re not the cheapest at $39.50, but still soooo much cheaper than the overpriced Dior originals.

Humble Chic Double Ball 360 Stud Earrings

Kenneth Jay Lane Double Faux Pearl Earrings

Update (02/05/2015): And another designer joined the Mise En Dior bandwagon! Check out these Dior dupes by Kenneth Jay Lane. They’re not exactly budget-friendly at $19.99 (sale price!), but the quality seems decent, plus they’re still way cheaper than the marked up Dior real deal (new price is said to be around $400). Also available in silver.

Style by Stories Double Pearl Earrings

Bling Jewelry Double Stud Earrings

Update (02/05/2015): Also happened to stumble upon these lovely and budget-friendly Dior-style double stud earrings at Bling Jewelry. They’re selling them in various colors such as red, blue, pink, green, white, black, silver and more. Plus, you can get 10% off everything with promo code “BLINGCOM“. You’re welcome!

Blu Bijoux Double Pearl Studs

Update (10/27/2014): Since many of the previously mentioned Mise En Dior dupes have sold out meanwhile, I was super happy to discover this great looking, wallet-friendly Dior alternative by Blue Bijoux today! Get these lovely Dior-like earrings for a steal price of $18!

Armitage Avenue Double Pearl Earrings

Update (10/11/2014): Mise En Dior dupes are now starting to flock in! Here’s one by Armitage Avenue for a very wallet-friendly $12.95. These also come in a super cool looking grey, black and pink matte color.

GoJane Double Faux Pearl Faux Plug Earrings

Apt. 9 Front-Back Ball Stud Earrings

Update (10/11/2014): And here we go with yet another Mise en Dior steal find! What do you think of these super budget-friendly double pearl earrings by Apt. 9? They’re currently on sale for under $8 and you can also get them in orange or cobalt blue (loveeee!).

Jarin K Double Side Earrings

Update (10/11/2014): As you might know, the introductory price of Dior’s Mise En Dior earrings used to be $290, but due to their popularity and high demand Dior raised the price to over $400 this year which I think is absolutely outrageous. If you’re not willing to pay Dior’s new, inflated price (we’re talking costume jewelry after all) yet want to invest in a high-quality dupe that is going to last you a while, you might want to consider these double side earrings by Jarin K. While I think it’s a little shameless to sell someone else’s design for such a high price, I also think this is karma’s retaliation for Dior’s unjust markup.

Nasty Gal “Marie” Double-Pearl Earrings

BaubleBar Pearl 360 Studs

If you’re just as undecided or simply can’t afford to spend almost $300 for a pair of faux pearl earrings, here’s a wonderful alternative from BaubleBar which will give you the coveted “Mise en Dior” look for under $30! These double-pearl earrings are available in various versions and colors and cost $28. Get them soon because I’ve already seen them sell out once!